Nestlé VP of Impact Challenge

The VP of Impact Challenge

Powered by Nestlé, this challenge provides one-time educational assistance for currently enrolled college-aged or graduate school women throughout the United States who aspire to create positive social impact in the world.

The VP (Vice President) of Impact Challenge aims to provide financial support and mentorship to women who are pursuing their educational dreams while focused on being a force for good. The challenge is intended for students to share how they would create positive social impact in the world through the power of Nestlé’s brands.

Meet Alana Kasindorf

Social Impact Manager at Nestlé USA

Submission Guidance

State the Cause First: Begin your response by clearly stating the cause or issue you want to support (e.g., hunger relief, sustainability, nutrition, waste reduction, water stewardship, etc.).
Identify Your Target Group: Next, specify which Nestlé group you will engage in your initiative. Will you focus on Nestlé employees, brands, retail partners, or consumers?
Describe Your Idea: Outline your fundraising strategy. This could include cause-marketing campaigns, social enterprise initiatives, sales-based fundraising, events, pop-ups, or other innovative ideas. Be sure to define:
- What: Clearly explain what the idea is and how it relates to the power of food.
- How: Detail how it will work — what are the key steps involved in executing the idea?
- Who: Identify who from Nestlé will participate and who will be impacted by your initiative.
- When/Timeline: Offer an approximate timeline for launching and running your idea. For example, will it take place over a month, a year, or be tied to a specific season?
Connect to Nestlé’s Identity: Keep in mind that your ideas should either relate to a specific brand or Nestlé overall – for example, if you come up with an idea that features Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Morsels, be sure to connect it back to the brand’s unique identity.

Looking for Ideas?

Ideas could include cause-marketing, social enterprise initiatives, sales fundraising, events or pop-ups, and beyond!

Examples of Nestlé brands include:

- Nestlé Toll House Morsels
- Libby’s Pumpkin
- Coffee mate
- Nesquik
- Gerber
- DiGiorno

For a full list of Nestlé brands, visit the Nestlé in the US website.

Interested in Strengthening Your Application?

We are encouraging applicants to complete an online module from Nestlé’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP). While not required, applicants who have completed a module will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in entrepreneurship.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply?

All women enrolled in a U.S. based institution – college, university, graduate school, etc. – are able to apply regardless of citizenship. You must show proof of current enrollment in a United States based school.

How much is the micro-grant worth?

This is one-time, $1,000 micro-grant to be used toward your educational pursuits.

How can I use my micro-grant?

This educational assistance can include needs such as, but not limited to: educational conferences, instructional programs, graduate exam application fees, and textbooks. Ongoing needs such as tuition, room and board fees, etc. are NOT covered by this fund.